Hospital Negligence

When an institution such as a hospital is sued for medical malpractice, it is likely that the plaintiff in the case will have an expert witness to testify against the hospital. Expert testimony is often heavily relied upon in cases of malpractice or hospital...

As our Albuquerque readers may have experienced first-hand, any number of things can go wrong during a hospital stay. While many mistakes may not have serious consequences for patients, there are some incidents of hospital negligence that can have a big impact on the...

Many residents of New Mexico have served with pride and distinction in our nation's armed forces. Our country has new generations of veterans now, in the wake of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan; this means that more and more people will be seeking medical care...

Santa Fe residents trust their health and their lives to area medical professionals every day. In most instances, that trust is warranted and respected and proper care is provided. Unfortunately, there are some times when patients do not receive the best care or are...

The majority of medical professionals in New Mexico work diligently every day to provide the best possible care for their patients. Unfortunately, not every hospital provides the kind of care that their patients expect and deserve. A survey of Halifax Hospital Medical...

New Mexico doctors who prescribe drugs must be aware that after taking the drugs, the patient could become dangerous to others, and the error may prove deadly. When medical negligence causes the loss of a loved one, the victim’s family members are devastated....

Veterans who return to New Mexico from war are often in need of medical care. VA hospitals fill this need, giving millions of American veterans the care they deserve. Unfortunately, VA hospitals, like all hospitals, sometimes fail to establish procedures for all...

For most employees in New Mexico, collaborating with colleagues helps to improve your productivity and reduces errors. However, in most hospitals there is no forum for staff members to tell their peers about mistakes they've made. Working together to solve problems...

Many hospitals in New Mexico rely on high-tech equipment to save and improve the lives of their patients. Unfortunately, sometimes the technology fails to live up to its expectations, and the hospital could face accusations of hospital negligence as a result. Most...

When patients in New Mexico fall victim to hospital errors, they often want the hospital to admit its mistakes and work to correct the problem. Recording and correcting problems that lead to hospital negligence benefits both patients and hospitals that want to avoid...